02440cam a22003373u 4500 75526 UtSlPG 20260610134740.0 m cr n 260607r20251923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Bottome, Phyllis, 1882-1963 The Victim and The Worm Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-04 The victim -- The Worm. Mardi Desjardins and the online Distributed Proofreaders team with page images generously made available by HathiTrust "The Victim and The Worm" by Phyllis Bottome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Oliver P. Brett, an American inventor settled in England, reflecting on his life and the complexities of his family dynamics, particularly regarding his two daughters, Elise and Hermione. The themes of loss, love, and the struggles of interpersonal relationships set the stage for a deeper exploration of characters affected by past traumas and current choices. The opening of the novel introduces Oliver P. Brett, who is contemplating life under the shade of a yew tree and reminiscing about his deceased wife, Theodora. He feels a sense of detachment and exhaustion after the war, portraying a complex character who navigates his grief while maintaining a particular expectation of his daughters. As he reflects on the nuances of war, family loyalty, and the weight of relationships, readers get a glimpse of his daughter Elise's juxtaposition with her strong-willed sister Hermione, whose troubled marriage casts a shadow over their family life. The stage is set for intense drama and emotional revelations, emphasizing the intricacies of familial love and the shadows of unresolved conflict that will undoubtedly unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: George H. Doran Company, 1923 England -- Fiction Interpersonal relations -- Fiction https://hdl.handle.net/2027/njp.32101066120062 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75526 116251 116251